Information on Frank's Passing

Medical Report of Death

by Dr. Arnyce Pock

Below is a report written by Dr. Arnyce Pock regarding the medical cause of Frank’s death. Frank would likely not have approved. Nevertheless, some of his family and friends thought the information would be of use to those who traveled with him. Dear Friends & Family;     After extensive evaluation, it appears that our beloved Frank died as a result of an advanced case of Neurocysticercosis, a parasitic infection that penetrated his brain and resulted in th.....

Memorium

by Mary Morgaine Thames and Juliet Blankespoor

Early morning of August 19, 2009, beloved green man and inspirational teacher, Frank Cook, left this earthly plane. This sparkling blue-eyed visionary giant left a legend in his wake--of how to listen to the stories from the plant world and, in turn, be a voice for them. Frank fearlessly lived his life's purpose by being fully present in the moment. An engaging and charismatic storyteller, Frank was dedicated to his mission of awakening 'Gaian' consciousness in humanity. His dee.....

In Memory of Frank Cook

by Thomas J. Elpel

I was shocked and sad to hear that Frank Cook died on Wednesday August 19th, 2009. I have "known" Frank for the past seven or eight years via extensive email correspondence. Frank helped edit the 5th Edition of my book Botany in a Day: The Patterns Method of Plant Identification, and he used it as a guide in his plant classes around the world. Every time he would place an order for the book, he would provide a new address, "in care of" someone on the east coast or the west coas.....

On my beloved Frank's last days and his crossing

by Mary Morgaine Thames

It is Monday, August 24th, 2009, and Frank has been gone from this world now for five days. I have received many questions regarding how and why Frank left this planet so suddenly. I offer these words to the larger circle of what I bore witness to, what I experienced and felt in the last few weeks of Frank's life and what I believe led to his crossing. The sun is bright in the summer sky, pausing neither for life nor death. The days keep unfolding without judgment as to who has c.....

Frank Cook: The Banyan Tree

by Tim Toben

Pearson Garden, Asheville NC, 7PM, August 19, 2009 Just hours after his passing, Frank's brother Ken spoke from circle of nearly 200 friends holding hands around the garden. "I think he saw us all as plant beings and he certainly was one himself." Muffled laughter mixed with tears. Frank Cook was the Banyan Tree. If the name is not familiar, you'll remember the man. Frank stood 6'3" tall with piercing blue eyes and waist length dreadlocks. He wore simple clothes and sandals.....

Frank Cook passed away this morning

by Joseph Immel

The doctor tells us there are multiple lesions in the brain and a large cystic mass in the leg. Frank seems nervous by that but still he is strong, even taking care of us. Memory is lapsing in and out, Hallucinations. He talks about going down to the Piedmont tomorrow for a plant walk. He talks about Artemesia... We've been here a few days already but last night I came to the hospital a little late. Friends have prepared loving biscuits and homemade honey. Matthew is holding a.....